- Apply AI to high-impact investment decisions across the buyside lifecycle.
- Own enterprise AI architecture while leading a senior, high-caliber team.
About Our Client This is a well-established large organization in the financial services industry, known for its commitment to leveraging advanced technology to stay at the forefront of innovation. The company is based in Hong Kong and offers a collaborative and professional working environment.
Job Description - Define and lead the enterprise AI/ML architecture across cloud and on-prem environments.
- Design and scale end-to-end AI platforms, from data ingestion and feature engineering to model deployment and monitoring.
- Partner with investment, risk, and operations teams to deliver AI solutions across the investment lifecycle (sourcing, diligence, portfolio monitoring).
- Establish architectural standards for predictive analytics, NLP, LLM / GenAI, and advanced modeling use cases.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of AI engineers and data scientists, setting clear technical direction and delivery standards.
- Oversee MLOps practices, including model lifecycle management, performance monitoring, and explainability.
- Drive firm-wide AI governance, ensuring responsible AI, transparency, and model risk management.
- Collaborate with IT, security, and risk teams to ensure secure, compliant AI deployments.
- Evaluate and manage vendors, platforms, and strategic technology partners.
- Act as a senior technical advisor to stakeholders, translating business and investment needs into scalable AI solutions.
The Successful Applicant - 10+ years of experience in AI/ML, data engineering, or advanced analytics, with 3-5+ years in an architecture or leadership role.
- Proven experience designing and deploying production-grade AI systems at enterprise scale.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern data architectures.
- Practical exposure to LLMs / GenAI (e.g., RAG, fine-tuning, orchestration) and unstructured data.
- Demonstrated experience building and managing technical teams, including senior contributors.
- Background in buyside financial services, asset management, private capital, hedge funds, or fintech strongly preferred.
- Solid understanding of MLOps, model monitoring, and explainability in regulated environments.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage investment professionals and senior leadership.
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (advanced degree a plus).
What's on Offer - Competitive annual salary ranging from HKD 960000 to HKD 1200000.
- Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology projects in the financial services industry.
- Professional growth and career development programs.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture in Hong Kong.
If you are an experienced AI Architect looking to advance your career in the financial services industry, apply now to join this exciting opportunity in Hong Kong!